I stepped away from the SSC for awhile -- really needed a break, so I focused on other important things in my life. But it was good tonight to step in and see some old familiar names and SO many new quitters! Way to go, gang!
This site is tremendously helpful, as I know you've all figured out.
I want to share something I just recently discovered about my quit -- after 9 months, I've found myself feeling extremely edgy and jittery lately. Thoughts (that's THOUGHTS, not cravings, mind you) of smoking were intruding more often and I hated it.
I will NOT smoke -- NOPE remains my motto, but I was a bit puzzled as to these very uncomfortable feelings. Then I sat back and started to focus on my breathing again -- what a difference!
What I want to say, I guess, is that the breathing exercises, slow, deep breaths helped me so much in the beginning. I'm shocked that I completely forgot about its benefits lately.
So, BREATHE, and don't forget it when things get a little rough.
Keep the faith, all!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]10/8/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 268
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,720
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,144.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 35 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51
